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CBS makes J.J. Watt the permanent Romo replacement
Watt, who retired after the twenty twenty-two season, had been CBS's interim lead analyst this year; the new deal runs at least through the next Super Bowl.
Watch it as it aired: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 10:34 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Fox News's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “CBS makes J.J. Watt the permanent Tony Romo replacement with a new contract and Super Bowl assignment”, with reporting from ESPN and The Comeback.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:34 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Super Bowl, CBS.
- BBN covered this story before: Charles Davis Looks to Build His Own Legacy Replacing Gary Danielson… (October 21).
The real story
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- Fox NewsCBS makes J.J. Watt the permanent Tony Romo replacement with a new contract and Super Bowl assignment
- ESPNWatt lands new deal as full-time CBS lead analyst replacement for Romo
- The ComebackCBS announces final decision on Tony Romo's replacement October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWatt its permanent lead NFL analyst, with a new multiyear deal that runs at least through next year's Super Bowl in Atlanta, alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo he got the job. Is that the one where the jersey changes colour?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorVera, he's an analyst. He wears a suit. But look, Watt had the job on an interim basis all season, and now it's permanent.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo CBS did a nationwide search and found him in the booth. That's what we call a very focused process.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's actually a great point. Romo signed a ten-year, one hundred eighty million dollar deal in twenty seventeen, according to The Comeback.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWow, I got one right?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTen years, and the temp is the one getting a fresh contract. I'm telling you, that's the longest tryout in sports.
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